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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Birmingham:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Birmingham costing on average $96.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (2h 52m by train vs 3h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $96 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Colchester to Birmingham
How to get from Colchester to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:40 PM6h55Colchester10:35 PMBirmingham$711One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:40 PM6h55Colchester10:35 PMBirmingham$711One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:40 PM6h55Colchester10:35 PMBirmingham$711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:10 PM7h20Colchester8:30 PMBirmingham$811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Birmingham:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Birmingham costing on average $96.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Greater Anglia to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, First Essex, Hedingham & Chambers, Arriva UK to go to Birmingham by bus.
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